My neighbors always put their Christmas decorations up early, but this year they set a new record. October 1st rolled around and the reindeer were already on the lawn, the tree was up, and the whole house was covered in lights. At this point, I’m convinced Halloween just isn’t their thing.

Spooky season is still very much running the show…

DJ Saggitari hosts Graveyard Bash for a Halloween night of club music, costumes, and a full dance floor. If you’re looking for a late-night Halloween party, enter to win tickets!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Nothing says Chicago like a Malort & Old Style themed drinking game. Join us at the launch party right before Halloween weekend for a night of open bar, bites, live screen printing, a costume contest, and first access to the Chicago Handshake Treasure Crawl drinking game. Enter to win a pair of tickets and a Chicago Handshake bar set!*

• Three River North bars, three Casamigos welcome shots, and one Halloween night on Kinzie. Nightmare on Kinzie Street takes you from Moe’s to Tunnel before ending at a Hocus Pocus-themed Tree House. Grab tickets!*

• The 3-Day All Access Halloween Bar Crawl keeps the weekend moving across Chicago, including Gallery Cabaret. Get 20% off tickets, with code: CAA75042, and mention Do312 for an extra 10% off your tab.*

• Sammy Rae & The Friends blend soul, funk, jazz, and pop with huge vocals and a horn-heavy sound that’s earned them a seriously loyal following. Melt joins them for the night. Grab tickets!*

• Plus other just announced shows from The Wombats, The Spits, Fenne Lily, Sleep, Pivot Gang X Saba, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Last Revel, Kream, Melmann X Costello, 2hollis, Ashe, Terrapin Flyer, and more!

COSTUMES, CAMERAS & $0 PLANS 🎃📸💸

From spooky laps and queer horror to DJ sets, photo meetups, and a pizza party, this weekend’s free lineup is stacked. I had way too many good options to choose from, so I narrowed it down to a few favorites that actually feel worth making plans around.

And seriously, don’t skip the last one. It’s a can’t-miss. 👀

CREEPY CABARETS & CURIOUS NIGHTS

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• Craig Morgan. The Ryman. You and a guest. Win a Nashville trip for his 11/07 show, with round-trip flights, a Fairlane Hotel stay, and a meet & greet included. Enter to win.*

• Karma Club gives one lucky subscriber $500 in stoner goods every month. Call it the ultimate sesh package. Enter to win. 21+.

• Friday: killer throwbacks. Saturday: haunted warehouse. 👀 Nightmare on Randolph Street brings 20+ DJs, two dance floors, immersive Halloween experiences, performers + surprises to the West Loop October 23–24. Get 35% off tickets now (automatically applied at checkout with this special link).*

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